simˈplify transitive verb

To make simple, simpler, or less difficult

simˈpling noun (archaic)

The act or process of gathering medicinal herbs

simˈplism noun

1. Affected simplicity
2. Oversimplification of a problem or situation

simˈplist noun (archaic)

A person having an expert knowledge of simples or medicinal herbs

simplisˈtic adjective

1. Tending to oversimplify, making no allowances for the problems and complexities that exist or inevitably arise
2. Naïve

simplisˈtically adverb

simˈply adverb

1. In a simple manner
2. Considered by itself
3. Alone
4. Merely
5. Without qualification
6. Truly
7. Absolutely
8. Really (informal)

simple fraction noun

A fraction that has whole numbers as numerator and denominator

simple fracture see fracture

simple harmonic motion noun (physics)

The motion of a particle or system subjected to a force which is proportional to the displacement of the particle or system from a fixed point and is directed towards that point (abbrev SHM)

simple-heartˈed adjective (archaic)

1. Guileless
2. Frank, sincere

simple interest noun

Interest calculated on the principal only

simple-mindˈed adjective

1. Lacking intelligence
2. Foolish

simple-mindˈedly adverb

simple-mindˈedness noun

simple sentence noun

A sentence with one predicate

simple time noun (music)

Any measure or time in which there are two, three or four beats to the bar, each divisible by two (see also compound time under compound¹)